Surprise announcement from France: Vinicius thinks he lost the Ballon d’Or

Real Madrid was primed to celebrate the Ballon d’Or award, which seemed almost assured just hours ago. However, reports from France indicate that those close to striker Vinicius are concerned he might not win.

Fabrice Hawkins and RMC Sport have shared information that contradicts earlier expectations in Spain. According to Hawkins, Vinicius has expressed a sense of pessimism about his chances, believing that if he doesn’t win, Manchester City’s Rodri will take the prize.

“Vinicius Junior’s camp now believes he will not receive the Ballon d’Or. In Madrid, there’s a prevailing sense of this,” Hawkins and RMC Sport reported on social media, indicating the mood ahead of the ceremony in Paris.

Both Vinicius and Rodri participated in the Champions League quarter-finals, and Marca was the first to suggest Vinicius might win the award. However, as doubts grew about his victory, sources at Marca began to reconsider their earlier predictions.

A surprising report from France claims that Vinicius feels he has missed the opportunity for the Ballon d’Or.

While Real Madrid has been preparing extensively for the ceremony, it remains uncertain whether Carlo Ancelotti’s striker will emerge victorious, and there are rumors that the club may not travel to Paris after all.